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Emergency repair work to begin on Yaksum Canyon Road
On Oct. 19, construction will begin on a portion of Yaksum Canyon Road that is failing. The road is south of Cashmere, and work is expected to take about two weeks.
Posted: October 17, 2023
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Community meeting planned to talk about Peshastin Bridge repairs
Join Chelan County Public Works on Oct. 12 for a meeting about repairs coming in 2024 to the Peshastin Bridge. The construction is expected to cause a temporary closure of the bridge.
Posted: September 19, 2023
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Public Works has surplus equipment up for auction
Surplus equipment from Chelan County Public Works will be included in an online auction on Sept. 28.
Posted: September 14, 2023
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County engineers win prestigious statewide honor
The Washington State County Road Administration Board announced recently that Paula Cox, PE, and Josh Patrick, PE, of Chelan County Public Works have been named co-recipients of the 2023 Project Manager of the Year award for their work on the West Cashmere Bridge replacement project.
Posted: August 31, 2023
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Chumstick Hwy projects starts August 7
Chumstick Highway Phase V, the road improvement project between Plain and Leavenworth, begins Monday, Aug. 7. Motorists are advised that two other road construction projects will be occurring in the Leavenworth area during the county's project. Read more to learn about traffic impacts.
Posted: August 04, 2023
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Changes coming Aug. 1 in Public Works payment processes
Beginning Aug. 1, Chelan County Public Works will no longer be able to accept payments on permits and fees after 1 p.m. on Fridays. Payment will continue to be taken during regular hours Monday through Thursday and before 1 p.m. on Fridays.
Posted: July 06, 2023
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Summer is road striping season
Roadway striping plays a valuable role in efforts to keep travelers safe on the roadway. The Traffic Safety crew of Chelan County Public Works re-stripes more than 800 miles of county roads and intersections annually.
Posted: June 07, 2023
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Passion for ‘big trucks’ drives O’Brien’s career with Public Works
A long-time passion for big trucks steered Donna O’Brien to Chelan County Public Works 14 years ago. While O’Brien is not the first woman at Chelan County Public Works to command a Kenworth T800 dump truck, she currently is the only one and one of only a handful over the years.
Posted: March 30, 2023
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It’s time to start watching for weight restrictions on county roads
It’s that time of the year again, when the warming temps may bring temporary weight restrictions on county roads. Do you know when you need a Special Motor Vehicle Permit? Read more.
Posted: February 08, 2023
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